eubassix Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 (edited) Wal Custom Bass (mach.1) in excellent condition. I sourced this for a friend in the USA but he seems to have 'disappeared' (either lost interest or the funding) so decided I need to list/sell. It was completed in June 1996 (signed-off by Pete Stevens)- the body is constructed of solid Mahogany with exceptional American Walnut facings (front and back - with a particuarly nice herringbone-effect). The finger board is rosewood with inlaid mop markers. The six-piece laminated neck made of Rock Maple, Hornbeam and Amazonian Hardwood with a 34" scale. The bass is completely original with the standard x2 ‘Wal’ pickups and Wal Volume, Blend plus x2 Tone Control pots (with the Vol. Tone & Tone being pull/push type). For the uninitiated, another unique feature of the Wal bass is the integrated XLR balanced output, which facilitates direct connection to a console or other balanced input. If only the balanced output is used, a plug must be inserted into the 1/4" output in order to activate the electronics. Wal basses are hand made, beautifully constructed and individually unique instruments and the example presented here is no exception - the attention to detail in the design, construction and craftsmanship shows throughout. There is no Wal case but it comes with an excellent/mint Gator hard-case, which has an inner cutout to allow the bass to sit perfectly. Weight is 9 ¾ lbs. – just 2 small (and ‘hidden’) dings, both shown in the photographs: on the neck (behind the 9th fret) is about 4mm; the other is about 8mm and located on the bottom body edge, about 4” up from the strap-pin. Asking [b]£2499[/b] (inclusive of Courier) o.n.o. / but no trades or p/ex's Edited June 15, 2011 by eubassix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestick Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 no luck on ebay then? great bass though, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 [quote name='thestick' post='1072020' date='Dec 29 2010, 07:15 PM'] no luck on ebay then? great bass though,[/quote] No .. despite the 63 watchers, only managed one slightly low offer (have messaged the offerer to ask if he's actually interested/serious and might increase the offer post-ebay). I decided to try ebay first as there were a couple already listed here on BC ... but I think they've been well-considered by now. Thanks - I guess they're all pretty much 'great' basses; but this is a nice/original example with some beautiful grain and a popular wood combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 What an absolute beauty!! Have a bump on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyp28 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 [quote name='eubassix' post='1072047' date='Dec 29 2010, 07:30 PM']No .. despite the 63 watchers, only managed one slightly low offer (have messaged the offerer to ask if he's actually interested/serious and might increase the offer post-ebay). I decided to try ebay first as there were a couple already listed here on BC ... but I think they've been well-considered by now. Thanks - I guess they're all pretty much 'great' basses; but this is a nice/original example with some beautiful grain and a popular wood combination.[/quote] I was one of the watchers and god i would love this bass so very much, have loved wal for such a long time. Really want to try one just never had the chance but god they sound so so good. Good luck with the sale i will be keeping an eye on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 [quote name='Jimmyp28' post='1073188' date='Dec 30 2010, 09:42 PM']I was one of the watchers and god i would love this bass so very much, have loved wal for such a long time. Really want to try one just never had the chance but god they sound so so good. Good luck with the sale i will be keeping an eye on this one. [/quote] Thanks Jimmy' - ironically, when I contacted the one watcher who made an offer (of which I wasn't aware until the auction ended, as it was slightly below the min. consideration level) has emailed back to say that he decided to order a new one from Paul H., his offer having been rejected: sod's law (!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I hope you'll let me know if you change your mind about my Alembic ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Dream bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 These aren't cheap basses but this is actually quite a reasonable price... (some folks out there are trying to get outrageous prices from anything with "Wal" on it). I paid the same for my Wal bass some time ago and it was worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 [quote name='wombatboter' post='1073767' date='Dec 31 2010, 03:39 PM']These aren't cheap basses but this is actually quite a reasonable price... (some folks out there are trying to get outrageous prices from anything with "Wal" on it). I paid the same for my Wal bass some time ago and it was worth every penny.[/quote] .. Thanks G' (and previously, cocco) - I was trying to place a sensible/reasonable price on the bass to reflect the condition and current market: some - now and previously - have been a bit high & hopeful :- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190484680285&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170585018410&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url] ... although I have no idea of It./Nl. prices generally. The Custom does have Sims led's .. but some players prefer their Wal(s) traditional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 [quote name='eubassix' post='1073888' date='Dec 31 2010, 05:58 PM'].. Thanks G' (and previously, cocco) - I was trying to place a sensible/reasonable price on the bass to reflect the condition and current market: some - now and previously - have been a bit high & hopeful :- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190484680285&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170585018410&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url] ... although I have no idea of It./Nl. prices generally. The Custom does have Sims led's .. but some players prefer their Wal(s) traditional.[/quote] ....both no comparison to yours in the looks dept either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barend Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) [quote name='eubassix' post='1073888' date='Dec 31 2010, 06:58 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190484680285&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url][/quote] That one was on a Dutch market place site a week ago. The body and the neck are not matching. The Neck is a MK1 neck and the body is a Pro body. Also there are three dots missing above the 12th fret and I think the neck is ebony. I think it used to be a fretless neck which is swapped with a pro neck. Still nice though bit not totally original. I think it will never be sold for that price. Edited January 2, 2011 by barend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangee Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Hi David...very nice and a very fair price...if I had any money I'd have it an a shot! All the best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 [quote name='barend' post='1075422' date='Jan 2 2011, 04:10 PM']That one was on a Dutch market place site a week ago. The body and the neck are not matching. The Neck is a MK1 neck and the body is a Pro body. Also there are three dots missing above the 12th fret and I think the neck is ebony. I think it used to be a fretless neck which is swapped with a pro neck. Still nice though bit not totally original. I think it will never be sold for that price.[/quote] Thanks b' - that's very informative (and slightly disturbing .. considering the price he's asking ) ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 [quote name='dangee' post='1075560' date='Jan 2 2011, 06:25 PM']Hi David...very nice and a very fair price...if I had any money I'd have it an a shot! All the best...[/quote] Thanks Dan ! .. have you been away? All the Best for '011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Bump/Update: I now have a decent/interesting trade+cash offer pending on this bass. Would prefer to sell for cash, but will be making a final decision on this by 11th. !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangee Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 [quote name='eubassix' post='1077816' date='Jan 4 2011, 08:23 PM']Thanks Dan ! .. have you been away? All the Best for '011[/quote] New job has limited my forum time somewhat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 [quote name='eubassix' post='1078710' date='Jan 5 2011, 03:59 PM']Bump/Update: I now have a decent/interesting trade+cash offer pending on this bass. Would prefer to sell for cash, but will be making a final decision on this by 11th. !![/quote] Update on update: potential trade/££ (above) has been unexpectedly rescinded, so the bass is back 'on' for sale only. As I'd considered a trade, I might consider again .. but it would have to be something special or easily sold-on, and with significant ££ in-addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 psst.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarf Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 My car isn't even worth half the value of this bass. If my car was worth anything, it'd be straight up for sale. Damn that bass is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritchaser Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 bump for a great bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) B u M p ... ... still looking for [b]£2499[/b] ovno ... (so you don't have to check back to p.1) Edited January 9, 2011 by eubassix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyp28 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 [quote name='eubassix' post='1082214' date='Jan 8 2011, 03:38 PM']B u M p ... ... still loking for [b]£2499[/b] ovno ... (so you don't have to check back to p.1)[/quote] I have no idea how this has not gone yet bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 [quote name='Jimmyp28' post='1082619' date='Jan 8 2011, 09:38 PM']I have no idea how this has not gone yet bump[/quote] ... if you do think of one, drop me a PM Jimmy - Thanks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleal Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 [quote name='eubassix' post='1083314' date='Jan 9 2011, 05:09 PM']... if you do think of one, drop me a PM Jimmy - Thanks .[/quote] I don't think anyone has cash at the moment, that's is a good price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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